Panique, Municipality of Aroroy, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Aroroy |
| Postal code | 5414 |
| Population (2020) | 6,464 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.4593, 123.3926 (12° 28' North, 123° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.3 meters (63.3 feet) |
Panique is a barangay in the municipality of Aroroy, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,464. This represented 7.32% of the total population of Aroroy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Panique in the 2015 Census was 6,385 broken down into 1,272 households or an average of 5.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,898 | 520 | 5.57 | |
| 3,537 | 610 | 5.80 | |
| 4,100 | 689 | 5.95 | |
| 4,779 | 869 | 5.50 | |
| 5,806 | 1,116 | 5.20 | |
| 6,385 | 1,272 | 5.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Panique is 5 to 9, with 893 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 165 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 804 | 12.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 893 | 13.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 816 | 12.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 699 | 10.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 652 | 10.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 562 | 8.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 382 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 328 | 5.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 265 | 4.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 271 | 4.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 196 | 3.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 144 | 2.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 94 | 1.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 57 | 0.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 39 | 0.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 0.45% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.23% |
| Total | 6,411 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Panique grew from 2,898 in 1990 to 6,464 in 2020, an increase of 3,566 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.17%, or an increase of 53 people, from the previous population of 6,411 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,898 | – | |
| 3,537 | 3.80% | |
| 4,100 | 3.22% | |
| 4,779 | 2.14% | |
| 5,806 | 7.34% | |
| 6,411 | 1.90% | |
| 6,464 | 0.17% |
Location
Panique is situated at approximately 12.4593, 123.3926, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.3 meters or 63.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Panique shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.